Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

18V750000

ManufacturerProterraReported2018-10-23Affected62 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Proterra is recalling certain 2016-2017 Proterra Catalyst 40 transit buses equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.

Risk

Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Proterra will notify owners and have them replace the calipers on the affected axles, free of charge. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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